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system
Definition:
(nou) instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity (nou) a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole (nou) a sample of matter in which substances in different phases are in equilibrium (nou) a complex of methods or rules governing behavior (nou) an organized structure for arranging or classifying (nou) a group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts (nou) a procedure or process for obtaining an objective (nou) the living body considered as made up of interdependent components forming a unified whole (nou) an ordered manner; orderliness by virtue of being methodical and well organized
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsɪstəm
Examples:
Security is controlled by the Perforce system administrator.
They also administrate the ship's computer system.
The Enterprisa is the perent company in the holding system.
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Common mistakes of system pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "sys-ˈtem". In both US and UK English, the primary stress is on the first syllable: "ˈsɪs.təm". Tip: Practice emphasizing the first syllable to sound more natural.
- Vowel confusion: The "y" in "system" can be tricky. Some may pronounce it as "ee", saying "ˈsɪs.tim". The correct sound is a short "i" as in "sit": "ˈsɪs.təm". Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the correct vowel sound.
- Missing the schwa: Some may omit the schwa sound in the second syllable, saying "ˈsɪs.tɛm". The correct pronunciation includes a schwa: "ˈsɪs.təm". Tip: Remember that unstressed syllables often have a schwa sound, which is very subtle.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Learners might over-pronounce the "t" in "system," leading to "sys-ˈtem". In standard pronunciation, it should be softer, as in "ˈsɪs.təm". Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to find the right balance.
- Mispronouncing as a single syllable: Some may mistakenly say "systəm" as a one-syllable word. "System" has two syllables: "ˈsɪs.təm". Tip: Break the word into syllables when practicing to ensure clarity in pronunciation.